Matilda Davis

Dear Life). A refreshed and regularly reviewed suicide prevention intranet page will act as the central resource hub, building on the existing WCC Suicide Prevention page and ensuring consistent access to guidance and training materials, as well as signposting resources. This e-learning offer will be available to all staff across WCC as a universal awareness resource; however, at this stage, mandating completion will be prioritised within Children & Families, subject to further corporate agreement. Delivered through: o Short e-learning or facilitated sessions o Supported by a single, accessible resource hub Tier 1 Delivery Model and timescale Delivered to all Children and Families frontline staff within 3 months. Tier 2 – Practitioner response (mandatory) This tier is designed for staff working directly with individuals at risk, including social workers, family practitioners, and personal advisors. The focus is on developing applied skills and confidence in:  Asking direct questions about suicidal thoughts  Understanding risk and protective factors in context  Working with families and multi-agency partners  Safety planning within professional boundaries Training will be structured, interactive and practice-based, with all participants taking part in facilitated sessions that include applied exercises such as role-play, scenario-based discussions, and skills rehearsal. Content will be informed by learning from the Handling Suicidal Conversations pilot programme and delivered ensuring consistency, quality assurance, and alignment with recognised suicide prevention training standards. Tier 2 Delivery Model and Timescale Delivery of Tier 2 training will follow a phased three-year implementation model, reflecting both financial considerations and workforce capacity.  Approximately 200 staff will be trained per year  Total of 600 staff trained over three years  Total cost estimates are significant Delivery will:

Miscellaneous/DAVIS (Matilda)/MC66258/Ann Hume/11,492,750.00  Move beyond awareness to interactive, scenario-based learning  Provide space for reflection and discussion  Support practitioners to manage uncertainty and professional anxiety Initial rollout will prioritise practitioners working directly with children and families, alongside their line managers, to ensure both frontline capability and effective supervisory oversight. Based on this approach:  All identified Children & Families staff will complete Tier 2 training within three years of commencement with the first cohort of staff starting their training in the Autumn of
2026. Training will not be a one-off intervention:  A refresh requirement will apply every three years  Earlier refresh may be required following role change, incident learning, or updated practice guidance Following initial rollout, delivery will transition into a business-as-usual model permitting funding, including:  Ongoing training for new starters  Scheduled refresher cycles  Gradual expansion to wider workforce groups subject to funding agreement. Due to the scale of investment, commissioning of Tier 2 training will be subject to a formal procurement tender process in line with organisational requirements. As such options will be finalised following a competitive tendering exercise. In person and online options will be considered with the preference to be for frontline staff who hold cases to have in person training. Commencing Autumn 2026. Tier 3 – Leadership and post-incident support (Mandatory) This tier focuses on strengthening organisational response and workforce wellbeing. It includes:  Supporting managers to provide reflective supervision  Managing complex risk and professional anxiety  Establishing psychologically safe team environments It will also introduce a clear and consistent post-incident pathway, including:  Immediate response following a death or serious attempt  Structured team debriefs  Ongoing emotional and psychological support Tier 3 Delivery model and Timescales Existing support services can be used to deliver this support. Some updates to intranet pages will be needed and this can be completed by July 2026.
3. Action Plan Summary Training uptake and compliance will be monitored through corporate HR booking systems, enabling reporting at team level (e.g. percentage completion rates). This will support oversight through existing performance management arrangements, including quarterly reporting from the Practice & Learning Hub Service Manager to the Children & Families Performance Board. Individual compliance will also be monitored using the established Workforce Health and Safety tracker. Suicide awareness training can be incorporated into this tracker to enable

Miscellaneous/DAVIS (Matilda)/MC66258/Ann Hume/11,492,750.00 monitoring of individual attendance, in line with existing processes used by Service Managers. The proposal supports improved outcomes for high-risk groups, including care leavers, and promotes more consistent and equitable responses to suicide risk. Training will emphasise inclusive, trauma-informed practice and support staff to engage sensitively with diverse communities.
4. Conclusion Warwickshire County Council believes these actions directly address the matters of concern raised by the coroner. Signed , Executive Director, Children & Young People (Director of Children’s Services) Warwickshire County Council Date: 29/5/2026